National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme
in Gujarat
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National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme in Gujarat
National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Through this scheme, fellowships will be provided for pursuing higher studies/ advanced research in renewable energy. The fellowship scheme is directly aligned with the overall requirement of renewable energy, research thrust areas identified by MNRE.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Eligibility Criteria for the Applicant**
The applicant must be pursuing higher studies in renewable energy, viz. M.Sc, M. Tech, PhD in Renewable Energy technologies **OR** The applicant must be a Research Associate or post-doctoral Fellow pursuing advanced research in MNRE institutions and other key institutions. 1. These Fellowships will exclusively be awarded for Courses on Renewable Energy related subjects only.
These Institutions will select the students for M.Tech /PhD courses through GATE Score, CSIR Score, or CSIR-JRF /AICTE/NET Qualified Score only.
M.Sc fellowships will be provided only to students pursuing an M.Sc in renewable energy qualified with NET.
**NOTE 1:** The Ministry would be guided by the norms of CSIR/DST/UGC for the eligibility of the candidates for JRF/SRF/RA/PDF.
**NOTE 2:** The Ministry would be guided by the AICTE guidelines for M.Tech and the Department of Biotechnology norms for M.Sc in renewable energy.
> **Eligibility Criteria for the Institute**
Only those institutes will be considered for the allocation of fellowship slots that are in the Top 100 institutes under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), with faculty for the required expertise in relevant areas of RE and infrastructure facilities available at such institutes for RE education and research in RE, etc.
The scheme is open for Universities, Technical Institutions, and national laboratories having facilities for research in the identified thrust areas of RE, and institutes having M.Tech./ Integrated M.Sc. courses in energy studies/ renewable energy with specialisation in any branch of renewable energy.
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Benefits
**Category****Fellowship (**₹**/month)****HRA****Contingency (₹/annum)****Duration**JRF₹31,000/-As per the central govt. norms₹20,000/-Per Month2 yearsSRF₹35,000/--do--do-2 yearsPDF/RA₹47,000/- (Level I), ₹49,000/- (Level II), ₹54,000/- (Level III).-do--do-2 yearsM.Tech/M.S ₹12,400/---20-24 months (as per the institute norm)M.Sc (Renewable Energy)₹4,000/---24 months (as per the institute norms)<br>
**Notes:**
**Flexible Allocation:** The number of fellowships in each category (M.Tech, M.Sc, JRF, SRF, RA) is interchangeable based on the quality of research proposals and industry demand. - **Monthly Disbursement:** All fellowships are disbursed on a monthly basis directly into the beneficiary&#39;s bank account via DBT mode upon receipt of attendance/continuation reports from host institutions.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Sized Photograph |
| 2 | Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
| 3 | Proof of Indian Citizenship |
| 4 | Aadhaar Card |
| 5 | Academic Transcripts From All Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees |
| 6 | Research Proposal |
| 7 | Two Letters of Recommendation |
| 8 | SC/ST/OBC Certificate (if Applicable) |
| 9 | PwD Certificate (if Applicable) |
| 10 | Income Certificate (if Applicable) |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
DBT mode ensures direct, transparent, and efficient transfer of fellowship funds to beneficiaries' bank accounts, eliminating intermediaries and enhancing accountability.